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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.21, 12,411.11 and 5,014.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.21, 12,411.11 and 5,014.95 is: 6,920.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.21 : 12,411.11 = 5,014.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.21/12,411.11 = 5,014.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.21x = 12,411.11 × 5,014.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.21x = 62,241,071.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,241,071.02/8,994.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.13

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